Friday, September 02, 2022

Facility Maintenance on Roach Infestation: Run

San Angelo City employee John Long e-mailed the top two Facilities Maintenance managers and an HVAC specialist about the Animal Shelter roach infestation.  Management's response was "Get out of there" and "something needs to be done before I will send any of our guys back to your facility."

Other city e-mails equate the shelter's roach conditions to working around wastewater (sewage).  The problem can be addressed safely with proper personal protective equipment and ventilation.  I found the "Run response" a bit odd given facilities maintenance's role in preventing pest problems.

Facilities Maintenance management may have changed their tune and did work to ensure MDK Systems had proper access to all necessary portions of the building for the fumigation roach treatment.  They did help assemble the new dog kennels/crates.  The roach treatment occurred last night and the facility must be empty for 48 hours.  Then it will be safe for staff to return, including facilities maintenance.

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